The Rundown:  The Concordia Eagles suffered their first conference loss of the year on Tuesday night, 80-72 inside CU Arena.

By the Numbers:  Stephen Grosey led CUI with 15 points, and grabbed six rebounds.  Justin Davis and JT Roach added 12 each.  Davis added seven assists and Martin Thomas added six. 

The Difference:  The Cougars shot 63% from three and 54% from the field, and won the rebounding battle 36-28.

Critical Plays:  APU used the three ball early to jump to a 10-4 lead and it expanded to a 15-6 edge.  Mike Mellinger dropped a three in the corner but APU came right back with one.  The Cougars continued to shoot the lights out and led 24-13 with 11 minutes left.  Matt Scott hit a three to get it back within six.  Case Bruton rattled home a three in transition and CUI led 26-25 at the six minute mark.  APU hit a three and took a 37-34 lead into the half.  The lead expanded to 52-43 APU with 12 minutes left.  An APU three made it 60-48 Cougars.  Stephen Grosey hit a three with 1:47 left, and CUI trailed 73-64.  But APU was able to finish the game, 80-72. 

What it Means:  Concordia dropped their first PacWest game of the year, going to 10-2 and 3-1 in conference.  Azusa Pacific improved to 9-3 and 3-1.

Up Next:  The Eagles stay at home on Thursday, as they host Hawaii-Hilo at 7:30 pm.